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3 July 2016, 05:45 PM | #1 |
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This 1680 red original?
Hi, i am looking for a red 1680 and ebay pop up one that looks nice. Not sure if it is all original but it is with paper as well.
Thanks for the expert input. Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/391495721492
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4 July 2016, 12:03 AM | #3 |
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The pics in the listing are all I can see, but two points I felt strange:
1. certificate don't have the green surrounding, didn't know if it is special for USA or not. 2. the wording shape on "REGISTERED DESIGN 1680" / "STAINLE.. 30259.." looks different from what I can find in web. And they even didnt looks worn/wash out. do they look strange? |
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The cert seems off.....should be a green surround at this point. Text looks clean....almost too clean for a 40 yo watch
Crown guards look off to me. I dont see the defined "[ ]" on the top profile or bottom profile of the crown guard base on the case. The text looks fine...i have seen the flat g and pointed a on another case before. Other experts will chime in at this point. |
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I can't tell you if it is good or not, it looks like a nice example.
If I was in the market for a vintage I would only buy from trusted and well known vintage experts or fellow forum members. You pay a premium but there is so much monkey business in the vintage trade going on ....
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4 July 2016, 11:54 PM | #7 |
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if you're not sure walk away...
enough reputable sellers here on the forum to buy a nice Red
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I do not see any issues with the watch based on the photos.
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Agree with Springer...thanks for thoughts
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Wow, this eneded for $14,000+, is it a good buy for the winner?
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I hope so; if not, he shouldn't have bid so high! Just kidding, yes if all is correct it's a good buy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Sounds like excellent advice. Don't understand why guys "gamble" on such expensive items.
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Nicely refinished case. Decent bracelet. Non standard guarantee cert....write what you want about the paperwork but 99% of the subs i have seen in the 3mm series have green border certs. At 14.7 it is a good deal. Most are in the high teens with "paperwork."
Dial looks gorgeous. Hands look great. 14.7 plus about a grand to ship and customs and you have a nice specimen for just shy of 16k. Great deal. |
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The one in the photos from the ebay auction was used during the same era that the Submariner was from.
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AndrewShear has a full set 1680 single red, I think it was once owned by andy on here Jekopilot ? . Its a amazing example worth having a quick chat for sure, |
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Im far from an expert on 1680's but I don't see any glaring issues.
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